Sr. RF Engineer

Sr. RF Engineer

Position

Description:

The LTE RF Optimization Engineer will be required to work within a team of RF engineers and independently to perform RF network optimization activities during network rollout phase. Radio Planning and Optimization of an LTE network to trouble shoot and improve KPIs. Analysis of KPIs, investigation and improvement of network quality problems. Implementation of new features and tuning LTE radio network parameters.

Analysis of neighbor relations and implementation of corrections. Performs RF performance activities in customer projects independently, according to project plan and in project managers guidance. Provides support to customers in field of expertise.

Required Competencies and

Skills:

A minimum of 7 years work experience in RF Planning & Optimization for LTE/UMTS/GSM. 2-3 years good working knowledge and experience on LTE Optimization. LTE Radio Network Planning and Optimization. Radio Network Optimization experience on an LTE network. End-user / customer problem investigation. Result oriented with focus on product quality and customer satisfaction. Team player, open communication and ability to work in international team.

Excellent Communication skills. Education & Experience or Other Requirements: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or Computer Science LTE technology understanding and know-how LTE design and optimization experience.

Qualifications:

Experience with wireless networks, architecture and protocols.

Experience with LTE/WiMAX/UMTS network, standards and protocols. E-UTRAN and EPC experience is desired.

Experience with resource allocation, mobility management, QoS in Wireless network. Strong background of air interface technologies which includes RLC, MAC, PHY layer protocols. SW development experience. Must have hands on the perform code review, provide SW fixes and drive patch process.

Experience with IP QoS, End-to-End QoS and traffic shaping, preferably in wireless networks. Good understanding of wireless network evaluation, 3

GPP & 3

GPP2 standard activities and FCC spectrum allocations. Fluent with 3

GPP Release 8 & 9 technical content. Experience with design/development/verification of protocols. Experience in troubleshooting issues in lab/commercial networks. Working knowledge of various RF antenna technologies & network optimizations. Experience with network performance analysis.

General

Qualifications:

MS/BS EE or CS with minimum of 5 years of experience in wireless infrastructure is required. Experience with C/C++ development/or strong testing background. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to travel sporadically for customer presentations, design reviews, and onsite debugging. Ability to work and communicate with a broad set of team members of varying knowledge base.